Benkelman, NE Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benkelman, a city in Dundy County, Nebraska.
This Afternoon
59°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-day forecast for Benkelman
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 59°F | Sunny | 10 to 20 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 31°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 58°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 34°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph NW | 3% |
| Thursday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 28°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Friday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Friday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 2% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Benkelman (40.047, -101.540). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Benkelman
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
163 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Benkelman: nearby ZIP 69021 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Nebraska frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Benkelman 1N, Ne (5.3 mi from Benkelman). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.